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Ground Beef Dinner Recipes Under 45 Minutes773 recipesDinner recipes with ground beef ready in 45 minutes or less.
Ground Beef Dinner Recipes Under 30 Minutes605 recipesDinner recipes with ground beef ready in 30 minutes or less.
Ground Beef Dinner Recipes Under 20 Minutes503 recipesDinner recipes with ground beef ready in 20 minutes or less.
Ground Beef Lunch Recipes Under 45 Minutes243 recipesLunch recipes with ground beef ready in 45 minutes or less.
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Meat & Poultry ingredient guide
Ground Beef Recipes
Ground beef is a versatile meat used in quick weeknight dinners, comfort food classics, and meal prep recipes. It works well in tacos, burgers, meatballs, pasta sauces, casseroles, chili, stuffed peppers, and skillet meals.
Different fat ratios change the flavor and texture of a dish. Lean ground beef is useful for sauces, soups, and bowls, while higher-fat blends stay juicy in burgers, meatloaf, and pan-seared patties.
For the best flavor, brown ground beef in a hot pan without crowding it, then drain excess fat if needed. Season it early for simple dishes, or build deeper flavor with onions, garlic, spices, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, or broth.
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How to use Ground Beef in recipes
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Popular recipes
Most Popular Recipes with Ground Beef
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Monterey Jack Beef Burgers with Balsamic Red Onions and Crispy Zucchini Fries
Juicy beef burgers topped with melted Monterey Jack, sweet-tangy balsamic onions, garlic mayo and a side of oven-baked...
Balsamic-Ketchup Mini Meatloaves with Sweet Potato Mash and Almond Green Beans
Tender individual beef meatloaves brushed with a tangy balsamic-ketchup glaze, served with buttery honey sweet potato mash and...
Beef Burgers with Baked Cheddar Crisps, Onion Jam, and Roasted Broccoli
Juicy beef burgers get a crunchy upgrade with lacy baked cheddar crisps, sweet-tangy red onion jam, fresh tomato...
Sweet-Spiced Beef Tacos with Poblano and Pineapple Salsa
Warm flour tortillas are filled with taco-spiced ground beef, sautéed poblano and onion, bright pineapple-tomato salsa, lime crema...
Spaghetti with Beef, Zucchini, and Thyme Tomato Sauce
A hearty 30-minute spaghetti dinner tossed with browned ground beef, tender zucchini, crushed tomatoes, garlic, thyme, Italian seasoning,...
Skillet Monterey Jack Cheeseburgers with Balsamic Red Onions and Zucchini Fries
A juicy skillet cheeseburger topped with Monterey Jack, sweet-tangy balsamic red onions, garlic aioli and ketchup, served with...
Spiced Beef Tacos with Poblano, Pineapple Salsa, and Lime Crema
Warm flour tortillas filled with taco-spiced beef, sautéed poblano and onion, juicy pineapple-tomato salsa, lime crema and fresh...
Mini Beef Meatloaves with Balsamic Ketchup, Sweet Potato Mash and Almond Green Beans
Tender mini beef meatloaves brushed with a tangy balsamic-ketchup glaze, served with honey-butter sweet potato mash and roasted...
Poblano Beef Chili with Borlotti Beans, Cheddar, and Sour Cream
A hearty stovetop beef chili with diced poblano pepper, borlotti beans, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, cheddar and...
Caramelized Onion Beef Cottage Pie with Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
A cozy beef cottage pie layered with thyme-scented filling, peas, caramelized onions, creamy Parmesan potatoes and roasted baby...
Balsamic-Ketchup Glazed Beef Meatloaves with Honey Sweet Potato Mash
Mini beef meatloaves get a tangy balsamic-ketchup glaze and roast alongside green beans, then finish with buttery honey-sweetened...
Mozzarella Beef Burgers on Ciabatta with Balsamic Tomato Greens
Juicy beef patties get topped with melty mozzarella and sweet browned red onion, then tucked into toasted ciabatta...
Ciabatta Mozzarella Burgers with Sweet Onions and Balsamic Tomato Greens
Juicy beef burgers on toasted ciabatta with melted mozzarella, quick sweet onions and a tangy balsamic-dressed salad with...
Ginger-Soy Beef Rice Bowls with Zucchini, Mushrooms and Carrot Ribbons
A savory beef rice bowl layered with jasmine rice, crisp-tender vegetables, quick-pickled scallions and a sweet-spicy sesame sriracha...
Skillet Beef and Borlotti Bean Chili with Poblano and Cheddar
A hearty one-pan beef chili simmered with borlotti beans, poblano pepper, crushed tomatoes, warm Mexican spices, cheddar, scallions...
Cheesy Beef and Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Tender roasted red and yellow bell peppers filled with seasoned ground beef, quinoa, crushed tomatoes, scallions, onion and...
Cheddar-Stuffed Beef Burgers with Balsamic Tomato Onion Relish
These pan-seared beef burgers hide a melted cheddar center and are finished with sweet-tangy tomato onion relish, arugula,...
Honey-Soy Sriracha Beef Bowls with Carrot Ribbons and Jasmine Rice
A spicy-sweet ground beef stir-fry tossed with tender carrot ribbons, sesame oil, honey, soy sauce and lime, served...
Spicy Korean Chili Beef Meatballs with Green Beans and Jasmine Rice
Tender baked beef meatballs are coated in a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce and served with roasted green beans over...
Ground Beef Bulgogi Rice Bowls with Cucumber and Carrots
Savory-sweet bulgogi-style ground beef is served over jasmine rice with tender carrots, crisp pickled cucumber, sesame seeds, scallions...
One-Pan Southwest Beef and Jasmine Rice with Peppers and Melted Cheese
A hearty one-pan beef and rice dinner with green pepper, onion, Southwest spices, melty cheese and a tangy...
Spicy Honey-Sriracha Beef Meatballs with Sesame Rice and Roasted Green Beans
Tender baked beef meatballs are coated in a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce and served with sesame jasmine rice and...
Soy-Ginger Beef Rice Bowls with Zucchini, Mushrooms and Carrots
A savory beef and vegetable rice bowl with jasmine rice, soy-ginger seasoning, sesame oil and a touch of...
Ground Beef Poblano Chili with Kidney Beans and Cheddar
This hearty poblano chili simmers ground beef, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, chili powder and cumin, then finishes with...
Beef and Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers with Monterey Jack
Roasted red and yellow bell peppers filled with seasoned ground beef, quinoa, crushed tomatoes, scallions, onion and melty...
Monterey Jack Cheeseburgers with Balsamic Onions and Crispy Zucchini
Juicy beef burgers are topped with melted Monterey Jack, sweet-tangy balsamic red onions, garlic mayo and ketchup, then...
Monterey Jack Cheeseburgers with Balsamic Onions and Zucchini Fries
Juicy beef burgers topped with melted Monterey Jack, sweet-tangy balsamic red onions and served with oven-baked panko zucchini...
Beef and Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers with Monterey Jack
Roasted bell peppers filled with seasoned ground beef, quinoa, crushed tomatoes, scallions and melty Monterey Jack cheese, finished...
Spicy Honey-Sriracha Beef Meatballs with Sesame Rice and Roasted Green Beans
Tender baked beef meatballs are coated in a creamy honey-sriracha sauce and served over sesame jasmine rice with...
Quick Korean Ground Beef Bulgogi Bowls with Pickled Cucumber and Sriracha Crema
A speedy Korean-inspired bowl with savory ground beef bulgogi, quick-pickled cucumber ribbons, tender carrots and a spicy sriracha...
Honey Sesame Beef Stir-Fry with Carrot Ribbons and Jasmine Rice
This quick and easy stir-fry features ground beef, delicate carrot ribbons and a sweet-savory honey sesame sauce served...
Monterey Jack Burger with Balsamic Onion Jam and Crispy Zucchini Fries
Juicy beef patties topped with melty Monterey Jack cheese and sweet-tangy balsamic onion jam, served on toasted potato...
Rosemary and Garlic Mini Meatloaves with Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans
These mini meatloaves are infused with fresh rosemary and garlic, served alongside creamy mashed potatoes and tender green...
Cheesy Tortellini Gratin with Tomato Basil Bolognese and Spinach
A comforting baked pasta dish featuring cheese tortellini, a rich tomato basil bolognese and a crispy cheesy breadcrumb...
Cheese-Stuffed Burger with Tomato-Onion Jam and Arugula Salad
A juicy beef patty stuffed with melted cheddar, topped with sweet-tangy tomato-onion jam and served on a toasted...
Korean-Inspired Beef Bulgogi Meatballs with Ginger Rice and Sriracha Crema
Savory-sweet bulgogi-glazed meatballs served over fluffy ginger rice with roasted carrots and a spicy sriracha crema.
Ingredient FAQ
Ground Beef recipe questions
What can I cook with Ground Beef?
Use the collection links and recipe cards on this page to find dinners, lunches, quick meals and ingredient-focused recipe ideas with ground beef.
How many DandyRecipes use Ground Beef?
This ingredient page currently links to 1,212 published DandyRecipes that use ground beef or one of its internal ingredient variants.
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